composite skill
[/kəmˈpɒzɪt skɪl/]
nounpl: composite skills
habilidade composta
1. A skill that combines multiple fundamental abilities or sub-skills to perform a complex task or achieve a sophisticated outcome
Teaching is a composite skill that requires knowledge of subject matter, classroom management, and communication abilities.
Ensinar é uma habilidade composta que exige conhecimento da matéria, gestão de sala de aula e capacidades de comunicação.
2. In education and training, a competency made up of several integrated component skills working together
Writing is considered a composite skill in language learning that integrates grammar, vocabulary, and organizational abilities.
A escrita é considerada uma habilidade composta no aprendizado de idiomas que integra gramática, vocabulário e capacidades organizacionais.
3. A professional capability that requires the simultaneous application of different technical and soft skills
Project management is a composite skill demanding leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving expertise.
Gestão de projetos é uma habilidade composta que exige experiência em liderança, planejamento, comunicação e resolução de problemas.
The term 'composite skill' is prevalent in American and Brazilian educational psychology, corporate training programs, and professional development literature. It reflects modern understanding of skill acquisition that emphasizes integration and holistic competency rather than isolated abilities. In Brazil, this concept is increasingly used in educational reform discussions and in the context of developing 21st-century skills.
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